Information and Cultural Exchange partners with Film Independent to mentor diverse Australian creatives by Arts Review

Information and Cultural Exchange (I.C.E.) has selected 16 emerging Australian filmmakers from diverse communities to take part in an immersive six-day Creative Producing & Pitching Vir…

Theatre News: GALA Theatre Reopens for Live Performances in October by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

      An Act of Love, A Commitment to Community  Producing  Artistic  Director  and  Co-Founder  Hugo  Medrano  proudly  announces GALA Hispanic Theatre’s 2020-21 Season. “…

David Hanna Appointed New President of Film Victoria by Arts Review

The state’s screen agency Film Victoria has appointed experienced executive and public policy expert David Hanna as its new president. Mr Hanna has had a long involvement with the screen i…

Next on Stage: Dance I High School Edition- Week #1 by BroadwayWorld

Theater district restaurants eye reopening after indoor dining approval by Caitlin Huston

Joe Allen is planning to reopen on Oct. 15 following the announcement that New York City will allow indoor dining later this month.  Restaurants are allowed to reopen at 25% capacity for in…

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Michael Quinn by Sarah Day

By Sarah Day This week for Throwback Thursday we speak to Michael Quinn who transferred some of his stage talents into producing theatre, events and most recently Godspell online. This post …

SF’s Lorraine Hansberry Theatre names first woman artistic director by Randy McMullen

Acclaimed Bay Area actor and director Margo Hall will take over the reigns at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, the region's leading Black stage company.

Theatre Review: ‘QFest 3.0’ streaming by Adventure Theatre MTC, ArtsCentric, 4615 Theatre Company, and Convergence Theatre by Mary Ann Johnson

The Q-Fest Round Three was a full eight hours of theatre and talk-backs featuring 20 playwrights (five per theatre). Artists from Adventure Theatre MTC, ArtsCentric, 4615 Theatre Company, an…

Catherine Russell at The Lambs by Sandi Durell

by Sandi Durell I had the most extraordinary and funfilled experience interviewing jazz artist Catherine Russell at The Lambs tonite (of which I’m a member). She’s truly a renaissance wo…

TRU COMMUNITY GATHERINGS VIA ZOOM, FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 11 AND 18, 2020 AT 4:30PM by Robert Shuman

(via Michelle Tabnick Public Relations; Photo of Bob Ost by Walter McBride.) Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) hosts weekly Community Gatherings every Friday at 4:30pm via Zoom, to explore …

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Names Margo Hall Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Hall, the company's first female artistic director, emphasizes the need to create spaces for Black artists to thrive.

Stream this: Hershey Felder, Geoff Hoyle, Concord Jazz Fest by Randy McMullen

Also available: Vineyards Vibes concert series, and a new movie about a famous Oakland mural.

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER WARNS ARTS ‘AT POINT OF NO RETURN’ by Robert Shuman

(from the AP, 9/8; via the Drudge Report.) LONDON (AP) — “The Phantom of the Opera” composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has told British lawmakers that the arts are “at the point of no retu…

Executive Director's Note - Sept. 9: Can We Get There From Here?

  It?s been almost six months since the COVID-19 shutdown orders were imposed on the Bay Area. That process, which impacted theatres gradually, with the closing of venues by seating capa…

Livestreaming: ROOTS WEEK 2020: The Fierce Urgency of Now

By . Alternate ROOTS presents ROOTS Week Annual Meeting & Artists’ Retreat livestreamed on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv from Friday 18 …

NOW HIRING: Arts Intern for Community Engagement at Fountain Theatre by Fountaintheatre

Know a college student looking for a paying job over the next few months? Someone who likes theatre and enjoys reaching out to people from a wide variety of communities? The Fountain is the …

Theatrical Outfit Announces Adjusted 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature a mix of virtual readings and discussions, with a return to the stage scheduled for spring 2021.

Lloyd Suh Wins 2020 Horton Foote Prize by American Theatre Editors

The winning script 'The Chinese Lady' premiered in 2018 as a co-production between Ma-Yi Theater Company and Barrington Stage Company.

#FreeSzFE: A Photo Journal By Gabriella Csoszó by Gabriella Csoszó

I am a photographer, teacher, and activist with over twenty years of practice. I live in Budapest. My work as a photographer examines the history of the recent past, analysing the role of me…

‘Applause’ – Remembering 1970’s Tony-Winning Musical by Matthew Wexler

Oh, how we wish for the drama — both onstage and off — of the theater. Could the 1970 Tony Award-winning 'Applause' be ready for a revival? The post ‘Applause’ – Remembering 1970�…

Listen To Orfeh Talk Baseball And Broadway On The BREAK A BAT! Podcast

Orfeh steps into the Batter's Box for Episode 50 of Break a Bat!

BWW Prompts: What Is Your Favorite GLEE Musical Moment?

Today we asked our readers to share their favorite Glee moments!

Kevin Spacey Sued by Anthony Rapp for Alleged Sexual Assault in the 1980s

Variety has reported that Kevin Spacey is being sued by two men who alleged that Spacey committed sexual battery against them when they were 14 years old in the 1980s.

Betsy Wolfe, Clifton Duncan & More Tapped for Christmas Musical Estella Scrooge by Lindsey Sullivan

Christmas has come early with this news. A new musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon entitled Estella Scrooge will be produced and digitally captured live, using green screen technology and…

Billie Krishawn talks with Black, non-binary artist Tyasia “Ty” Velines for The SoSu Series by Billie Krishawn

Blooming. Truth. Passion. Power. The art being created by BIPOC artists and non-binary artists embody these words. The SoSu Series focuses light on these artists in the moments of the Black …

Column: Chicago cannot lose the Palmer House, now locked up and in deep financial trouble by Chris Jones

Chicago's grand old hotel has roots in the Chicago arts that run deep. Now it's in financial trouble. Lose the Palmer and we lose part of Chicago.

In the News: Goodspeed Announces New Season Dates, Broadway Folk Set for Hanukkah Haunting Audio Drama, More by Andrew Gans

Plus, check out Running Lines, a new web series about auditioning in the New York theatre scene.

Los Altos History Museum honors longtime supporter Jane Reed by Sal Pizarro

The former Los Altos mayor and longtime museum supporter is moving to Southern Calilifornia after 52 years on the Peninsula.

Thomas Rhett & the Muppets - "This is My Street" & "Sing" | 2019 Kennedy Center Honors by The Kennedy Center

Ronald Harwood, Oscar-Winning & Tony-Nominated Scribe, Dies at 85 by Lindsey Sullivan

South African dramatist Ronald Harwood died in his Sussex home on September 8. The Oscar-winning screenwriter of The Pianist died of natural causes, his agent Judy Daish confirmed to the�…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore by Broadway.com

Songwriting duo Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore stop by to chat about their Emmy-nominated song in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and more! 

Betsy Wolfe & More Tapped for Christmas Musical Estella Scrooge by Lindsey Sullivan

Christmas has come early with this news. A new musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon entitled Estella Scrooge will be produced and digitally captured live, using green screen technology and…

Odds & Ends: Josh Gad to Return as Frozen's Olaf & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Once Upon a Snowman Short Coming This Fall Frozen is the gift that keeps on giving. Tony nominee Josh Gad will reprise his…

ABT Us: Carlos Gonzalez by American Ballet Theatre

Babbling by the Brook | Episode 17 - A West Side Story Reuninon by Paper Mill Playhouse

From Gypsy to Hadestown, Check Out These 44 Broadway Duets by Marc J. Franklin

Share the spotlight with these dynamic duets.

Sir Ronald Harwood – a life in pictures

Sir Ronald Harwood, the playwright and screenwriter best known for The Dresser and his Oscar-winning script for The Pianist, has died aged 85 Continue reading...

Ronald Harwood's The Dresser: an actor's life in all its grot and glory by Michael Billington

Harwood’s witty tribute to actors’ endurance, with its echoes of King Lear, is likely to be his permanent claim on posterity I last saw Ronald Harwood, who has died aged 85, at Harold Pi…

96 Hours is popping in lockdown at Links by Irene Hsiao

A livestreamed multidisciplinary festival crosses a wishlist with a treasure hunt. Along with every other performance venue in town, Links Hall went dark in Marc…

Obie Awards 2020: Yu-Hsuan Chen Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

Meshaun Labrone’s two Capital Fringe hits to be filmed for streaming by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

Meshaun Labrone—the actor, writer, musician, and former DC Police officer whose solo stage plays Spook and Power! Stokely Carmichael were Capital Fringe hits—recently signed a production…

Lynn Nottage on Theatre for One, and theater for many, and keeping busy during COVID by Jonathan Mandell

Lynn Nottage, two-time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright (Ruined, Sweat), was put on the waitlist to see Theatre for One’s “Here We Are”; ;that should give you a sense of its popularit…

5 Party Snaps From Broadway's The Boys in the Band Ahead Of Netflix Adaptation

The new Netflix adaptation of the 2018 Broadway production of The Boys in the Band is premiering on the streaming service September 30, 2020. In tact from the Broadway run is director Joe Ma…

Betsy Wolfe & Clifton Duncan to Star in New Digital Musical “Estella Scrooge” by Broadway Direct

Today, a new digital musical, Estella Scrooge, has been announced. Produced by Michael Jackowitz of Witzend Productions, David Bryant, and Michael Aldenare, this new John Caird, Paul Gordon…

What's in My Case? George Curran, bass trombone by New York Philharmonic

Betsy Wolfe, Clifton Duncan, Danny Burstein, More to Star in Estella Scrooge Musical by Dan Meyer

The production will be captured on stage before streaming this holiday season.

2020 Helen Hayes Awards Announcements - Outstanding Supporting Perfomer in a Play - Helen by Theatre Washington

Theater to Stream: More Fringe and a Noël Coward ‘Party’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The Billie Holiday Theater offers a live performance of “12 Angry Men…and Women: The Weight of the Wait” in front of a Black Lives Matter mural.

2020 Helen Hayes Awards Announcements - Outstanding Sound Design - Helen by Theatre Washington

REVIEW: Rose, Online through Hope Mill Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Maureen Lipman in Rose by Martin Sherman streaming online for a limited season from Hope Mill Theatre. This post REVIEW: Rose, Online through Hope Mill…

Betsy Wolfe, Clifton Duncan, Patrick Page, Danny Burstein Set for New Digital Christmas Musical

Estella Scrooge will premiere right around the holiday season.

Goodspeed Musicals Announces 2021 Productions, Online and in Person

The theater is giving ticket-buyers two options for its upcoming season.

Artistic Director Aimée Hayes to Leave Southern Rep by American Theatre Editors

Hayes will transition away from the New Orleans company as it gears up for a new collaborative producing model.

Gov. Cuomo says no update on Broadway reopening as indoor dining is cleared by Caitlin Huston

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that indoor dining will be able to resume in New York City beginning Sept. 30. Restaurants will be allowed to operate at 25% capacity and diners will be…

Stargate Theatre 2020: THE DIVIDE by Manhattan Theatre Club

Roundabout Gathers Rivera, Underwood, Chenoweth, Garber & More For Exciting Experiences In Virtual Auction

While people are staying close to home these days, why not bring some excitement to your daily routine and bid on the chance for a private virtual convo with superstars from those TV shows y…

Destinos al Aire brings Latinx culture to the drive-in by Catey Sullivan

Their annual festival is on pandemic pause, but CLATA still celebrates the diversity of local theater companies. When Myrna Salazar founded the Chicago Latino Th…

Playwright Ronald Harwood, Author of The Dresser, Dies at 85 by Dan Meyer

The writer also won an Oscar for his The Pianist screenplay.

New Dickens-Inspired ‘Estella Scrooge’ Musical To Stream With Cast & Creatives From Top Broadway Productions by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE With a roster of Broadway actors from such recent or on-pause productions as Waitress, Hadestown, The Play That Goes Wrong and Moulin Rouge!, a new musical inspired by A Christmas …

Cynthia Erivo, Josh Groban, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda and More Join Virtual 2020 CAROUSEL OF HOPE BALL

Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball will go virtual on Saturday, October 10, 2020.

Lauren Patten, Kathryn Gallagher, Celia Rose Gooding & More Join TRANSFORMATION 2020: POPULAR DEMOCRACY DEFINED

The Center for Popular Democracy, the nation's largest community organizing network, and Level Forward, the story-driven/impact-minded entertainment company, are bringing a variety of Broadw…

An Intimate Evening with the Righteous Brothers and Guests John Stamos and Paul Shaffer - Airing Tonight!

The Righteous Brothers are coming to BroadwayWorld Events! To kick things off on September 9, the Righteous Brothers will be joined by multi-instrumentalist and music legend, Paul Shaffer�…

Goodspeed Musicals Announces Programming for 2021 Season

Today, Goodspeed Musicals Executive Director Michael Gennaro announced programming for the Tony Award-winning theatera??s 2021 season.

Bill Irwin, Geraldine Hughes, Robert Cuccioli, and More Set for Irish Rep Season

The off-Broadway theater will continue presenting productions on film.

R&B with REBECCA JADE: Word Up! with Laura Z. feat. videographer Eboni Harvey by The Old Globe

Sir Ronald Harwood obituary by Michael Coveney

Playwright and screenwriter whose hit play, The Dresser, drew on his experiences of working with the actor-manager Donald WolfitRonald Harwood, who has died aged 85, was an indefatigably har…

‘I Knew All the Words’: Your First Favorite Musicals by The New York Times

Readers said “Sweeney Todd” and “Wicked,” among other classics, made them fall in love with musicals. One sheepishly confessed: “Starlight Express.”

The Kudos Project: meet the millennial building mindful cities 

Stephanie Edwards draws upon her childhood on Grenada to evoke a sense of calm in her urban designs

Piecing Together a Zoom ‘Frankenstein,’ Finding Its Soul by American Theatre Editors

Teens from the Rose Theater's conservatory camp share takeaways from a virtual production of 'Frankenstein.'

Playwright and Screenwriter Ronald Harwood Dies at 85

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report on the passing of Tony-nominated, Oscar-winning playwright and screenwriter Ronald Harwood.

VIDEO: Amanda Green Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here today, September 9 (12pm ET), as he chats with Broadway comp…

"We'll Put On Our Own Show Then!" Declares Group of Friends Making Huge Financial, Emotional Mistake by Broadway Beat

by Danny Neary. @itsdannyneary. BROOKLYN, NY - Upon hearing the news that Broadway and all New York area theaters will be closed through ...

Musical of the Month: Grease: The Original Broadway Cast by JK

Both of the Broadway revivals of Grease relied heavily on stunt casting as their runs progressed. Not so with the original production, which featured a relative novice original cast and sub…

The Roads Not Taken — a sad story of family and fragility

Javier Bardem stars several times over in Sally Potter’s film

Grey Henson, Bonnie Milligan, and More Set For 'Step To The Left: Country For Liberals'

With the election just weeks away, Singer/Songwriter Adam Blotner has brought together a group of stars from Broadway and TV for Step to the Left: Country For Liberals!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, September 9- with Amanda Green, the Righteous Brothers and More!

Today (September 9) in live streaming: Amanda Green visits Backstage Live, The Righteous Brothers perform at The Space, and so much more!

BWW Interview: Scott Galina Talks MCC Theater's Virtual MISCAST20 Featuring Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo & More

MCC Theater's Miscast gala celebration is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the theater world, featuring Broadway's biggest stars belting out songs from roles in which they w…

BWW Album Review: Sarah Stiles' You Can Ukulele With Me is the Rejuvenating Vacation We All Need

Tony Award nominee, Sarah Stiles (Tootsie, Hand to God) recently released her debut EP, You Can Ukulele With Me, via Broadway Records. This recoding is in collaboration with songwriter, Holl…

The Painted Bird — rapturous images, harrowing scenes

Czech director Vaclav Marhoul’s film follows a boy’s journey of horrors during the second world war

Poldark's Kerri McLean to direct One Night Records' Lockdown Town immersive theatre event

One Night Records have announced Kerri McLean as director for Lockdown Town, a new, immersive, live music theatre event with social distancing that is set to open in the heart of London on 2…

This is the most interesting time to see local theater in Colorado. (Yes, really!) by Lisa Kennedy, The Know

The coronavirus outbreak makes this a season unlike any other.

The Social Dilemma — this is how the world ends

This documentary about the perils of social media and big tech is flawed but essential viewing

MTC Education Will Join with Stargate Theatre to Present Original Virtual Play THE DIVIDE

Each summer, MTC Education employs a group of young men whose lives have been impacted by the justice system to form Stargate Theatre. 

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Present 'Best Of' Stars in the House Special September 9 by Andrew Gans

Rudetsky and Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

Memories of Murder — Bong Joon-ho’s classic is re-released

Filmed 15 years before ‘Parasite’, it tells the story of South Korea’s first recorded serial killings

Theatre and More by Sandi Durell

“Andrew Lloyd Webber Warns of ‘Point of No Return’ as Holiday Season Hangs in Balance” by Variety’s Naman Ramachandran – ” … Andrew Lloyd Webber has warned of a “point o…

Accelerating Change: Equity & Empowerment ft. Kamica King and Amanda Pascali by The Kennedy Center

Legendary Bread and Puppet Theater to perform on the Mall September 19 and 20 by News Desk

Against the backdrop of COVID-19, racial injustice, and the upcoming election, CulturalDC is staging one of the first large-scale productions in the Washington, DC, area since the pandemic b…

'I loved being a dresser': Sir Ronald Harwood, Oscar-winning writer, dies at 85 by Jasper Rees

A memorial interview with the playwright and scriptwriter who enjoyed a remarkable Indian summer Ronald Harwood, who has died at the age of 85, was best known for his play about tending to t…

VIDEO: Watch Josh Gad's Guest Host Monologue on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!

Josh talks about the heat wave in Los Angeles, boats sinking at a Trump parade in Texas, Americans attending Labor Day parties despite the pandemic, his new movie Artemis Fowl, and he checks…

VIDEO: Amanda Green Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch at 12pm!

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here today, September 9 (12pm ET), as he chats with Broadway comp…

VIDEO: The FROZEN Cast Surprises a Superfan Nurse

The 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' #HealthCareHero of the week is NICU nurse Kellie Merner from Hartford, CT. In addition to her incredible work as a nurse, she is a huge Disney and Frozen fan. So Josh…

Watch the Cast of Frozen Give Wedding Presents to Disney Fan Whose Nuptials Were Postponed Due to COVID by Dan Meyer

Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad reunited on Jimmy Kimmel Live! September 8.

Miscast Memory: James Monroe Iglehart, Javier Muñoz, and Lexi Lawson Perform Hamilton's 'Satisfied' by Andrew Gans

Miscast20, featuring stars of stage and screen performing songs from roles in which they would never be cast, will be presented virtually September 13.

John Leguizamo Appears on DADS: THE PODCAST

This week a multi-hyphenate dad drops in: John Leguizamo!

Forsooth, Gadzooks, and Sanka! Go Back in Time With This Kiss Me, Kate Glossary by Dan Meyer

Brush up your Cole Porter with this guide to the musical's lyrics.

Houston's Theatre Under the Stars Delays Season Until May 2021 by Andrew Gans

The new season will now launch with Come From Away.

Keep Music Alive Announces Matthew Morrison as Official Spokesperson for 5th Annual Kids Music Day

Keep Music Alive, the music education non-profit organization, today announced that Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe nominated star Matthew Morrison will serve as the official spokesperson for…

Watch Now: Cast of RENT Sings “Will I?” with Arts Workers by Broadway Direct

Be An #ArtsHero's Labor Day of Action presents the casts of RENT and #ArtsWorkers from around the nation to highlight the economic crisis facing the American Arts & Culture Economy. 'Wil…

Broadway Catch Up: September 9 - BE MORE CHILL Reunion on STARS IN THE HOUSE, and More!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your …

Ayad Akhtar to Lead PEN America by John Williams

The Pulitzer-winning playwright, whose new book, “Homeland Elegies,” comes out this month, succeeds the novelist Jennifer Egan at the literary organization.

Hot Clip of the Day: "You Can't Stop The Beat" or The Rewind Button On This Rare Hairspray Clip

Members of the original Broadway cast of Hairspray will be reuniting for MCC Theater's Miscast20 this Sunday September 13th!

‘Most certainly has made an impact in the immersive market’: PLAY DEAD LONDON (Online review) ★★★★ by Luca Molinari

Play Dead London, a company specialising in immersive murder-mysteries, first arrived on the scene in 2012 and, judging by their reviews, it has most certainly made an impact in the immersiv…

Lloyd Suh Named 2020 Recipient of the Horton Foote Prize by Dan Meyer

The writer earned the honor for his play The Chinese Lady.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 by Susan Grace

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Broadway Bares: Zoom In and Stripathon Raise Combined $967,816 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Broadway Bares: Zoom In and the Broadway Bares Stripathon have raised a combined $967,816 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Healing with the ‘Table of Silence Project 9/11’ from Buglisi Dance Theatre and Lincoln Center by Deb Miller

This year marks the nineteenth anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11. To continue their dedication to the difficult healing process, Buglisi Dance Theatre and Lincoln Center for the Performing …

Some Love for Adam Sandler by Trav S.D.

Yeah, I said it! I’d been half-planning this post anyway, but the other day I was running down (critically disparaging) the movies of another SNL alum (okay, I’ll name him, Will Ferrell)…

Olaf's Previously Untold Origins Will Be Revealed in New Short ONCE UPON A SNOWMAN

What happened to Olaf within the moments after Elsa created him as she was a?oeletting it goa?? and building her ice palace, and when Anna and Kristoff first meet him in the forest?

‘I dream about being in water… it’s in my genes’

The jeweller Gaia Repossi seeks heart-stopping Cindy Shermans, stretchy Balenciaga and Gia Coppola’s red wine

13: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Musicalsplaining

We are (once again) joined by Angelina Meehan as we split the muff of our first Sondheim show discussing the demon barber of Fleet Street. Lindsay burns the roof of her mouth with her calien…

Legal proceedings begin against Brown Paper Tickets by Brendan Kiley

Attorneys in Seattle have filed two legal actions against Brown Paper Tickets, which has been beset by complaints that it owes artists money. Filed last month, one of the legal actions is on…

Seattle theaters get inventive, finding ways to perform even during pandemic closures by Brendan Kiley

Many theaters have turned to digital programming. Now, a few Seattle theaters have announced slightly more inventive, refined and ambitious season plans: audio dramas, online choose-your-own…

Original song aims to raise funds for theatre workers in the UK & the US by Frankie

Original song sung by a transatlantic choir, 'Imagine A World That Didn't Sing', aims to raise funds for theatre workers in the UK & the US. The post Original song aims to raise funds fo…

BACK TO THE FUTURE the musical is headed to London next year by Sean McLoughlin

The 1985 cult classic movie Back To The Future is set to make its West End debut at London’s Adelphi

Houston's Theatre Under The Stars Postpones Season Until May 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, Houston's non-profit performing arts organizations contend with an uncertain timeline to return to the stage.

'Not touching is the worst!': Rambert embrace a different kind of dance by Lyndsey Winship

Masking up and working in bubbles are part of the routine as the company rehearse a dark but hopeful new piece by Wim Vandekeybus Arriving at Rambert’s smart HQ on London’s South Bank, I…

The Shrine and Bed Among the Lentils review – Manville and Dolan are magnificent by Arifa Akbar

Bridge theatre, London Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads monologues were TV gold during lockdown. Seeing Monica Dolan and Lesley Manville perform them live is even better The quietly desperate …

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

WaPo: NY Needs Broadway, “Back to the Future” to the West End, Sean Hayes to Produce Modern Shakespeare Show “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting th…

Andrew Lloyd Webber tells MPs Arts are at Point Of No Return by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber made it clear to MPs on the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee that the Arts are at the Point Of No Return This post Andr…

2020 Helen Hayes Awards: Outstanding New Play or Musical, Choreography and Direction of a Play by Lorraine Treanor

Closing in on the last of the virtual presentations of the 2020 Helen Hayes Awards. You are invited to be part of the Zoom audience. Tune in tonight to learn who will clear room on a shelf …

Madame Tussauds London Tickets by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Madame Tussauds London is one of the top tourist attractions. Madame Tussauds London tickets get you up close and personal with the world's greatest wax work collection. This…

Snapshot: Glenn Gould: Off the Record by Terry Teachout

Glenn Gould: Off the Record, a 1959 CBC documentary about the pianist’s life in his lakeside cottage: (This is the latest in a series of arts- and history-related videos that appear in th…

Chicago theater’s Top-10 best bets for fall 2020, both live and on-screen by Chris Jones

My picks for the best bets for Chicago theater are a blend of virtual and live, outdoor experiences.

Almanac: Aeschylus on envy by Terry Teachout

“Few there are who can truly rejoice in their neighbor’s good fortune. In most, envy and malice taint the spirit.” Aeschylus, Agamemnon (trans. David R. Slavitt) Continue reading Alma…

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of September 7 - Vinyls of TINA, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, IN THE HEIGHTS, and More!

This week's new releases include vinyls of In The Heights, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, and Flower Drum Song. Plus, a vinyl of Jagged Little Pill is coming soon!

A funny thing happened: stunning portraits of stellar standups – in pictures by Tristram Kenton

From Ken Dodd and his tickling stick to Nina Conti and her monkey, Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton has snapped a host of superb comedians on stage Continue reading...

Tower Of London Tickets by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo For 1000 years the Tower Of London has held the Crown Jewels, and acted as a fortress, prison and execution site. Tower Of London tickets are now on sale. This post Tower Of …

On the Couch with Christopher Phoenix by Arts Review

Who is Christopher Phoenix? I am a writer, keynote speaker, philosophy enthusiast (nerd), hypnotist, and co-author of the Phoenix Cups book. What would you do differently from what you do no…

St Paul’s Cathedral London Tickets by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo One of the great architectural landmarks of London, St Paul's Cathedral tickets are now on sale giving you access to this iconic building. This post St Paul’s Cathedral Lon…

Adelaide Film Festival unveils 2020 program by Arts Review

The 2020 Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) has unveiled the full program that will see films screening in cinemas for 12 glorious days from 14 – 25 October. When we can’t go to the world, the…

Sir Ronald Harwood, Oscar-winning scriptwriter for The Pianist, dies at 85 by Martin Farrer

South African-born playwright rose to fame with The Dresser, whose success always puzzled him Sir Ronald Harwood, the playwright and screenwriter best known for The Dresser and his Oscar-win…

NEWS: Back to the Future The Musical transfers to the West End in May 2021 by Press Releases

Producer Colin Ingram (Ghost – The Musical) and Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale (creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy) have announced that Back To The Future The Musical will trans…

Theater Preview: ASK THE VOID (Theatre of the Electric Mouth) by Frank Arthur

GO AHEAD…ASK Theatre of the Electric Mouth (ThEM) — a newly formed theatre collective — will release its first audio drama, Ask the Void, on September 15, 2020, landing on on Spotify, …

Radical Acts: Laresa Kosloff by Arts Review

Buxton Contemporary has launched the second of its Light Source commissions with Radical Acts – a darkly humorous and critical short film by Melbourne artist Laresa Kosloff. Assembled and…

Going To A Museum To Gather Information by Joe Patti

I saw an article about an interview with Kimberly Drew on Slate that I really liked. Drew had a book come out, This Is What I Know About Art . What grabbed my attention was Drew defining a …

FUSE Spring: New festival in Darebin forges new paths by Arts Review

Darebin Council has announced an amazing line up of artists, artworks and events in the Spring program for FUSE – a brand-new multi-arts festival, designed to accommodate a range of differ…

Art market report shows the severe impact of Covid-19

Smaller galleries have been hardest hit, while online selling platforms are a growing priority

Beyond the Raisin: The Incredible Brief Life of Lorraine Hansberry by Jordan Ealey, Leticia Ridley

By Jordan Ealey, Leticia Ridley. The Daughters of Lorraine Podcast returns for another episode where hosts Jordan Ealey and Leticia Ridely discuss Lorraine Hansberry's life, legacy, and othe…

foolsFURY Turns Annual Festival Into Digital Brainstorm For the Future of Ensemble Theatre

by Nicole Gluckstern For over twenty years, San Francisco-based foolsFURY has been investigating the many facets of ensemble creation, through play development, training, co…

Performers dedicate an original anthem to support theatre industry by Arts Review

Featuring the work of over 100 Artists, who have contributed their talent to celebrate the breadth, depth and diversity of Australia’s performing arts industry, Return is an original song …

Bernie Telsey On 20 Years of Miscast, How It's Changed His Perspective on Performers, and What to Expect From Miscast20 by Mark Peikert

The MCC co-artistic director and casting director shares memories from the beloved annual tradition ahead of its September 13 virtual installment.

Watch Issa Rae in a Scene from HBO's New Comedy Coastal Elites

Paul Rudnick's new work is directed by Jay Roach.

Crossword: A Piano Lesson With Gershwin, Berlin, and Beethoven

Hershey Felder has brought musical greats to life this summer. His latest, George Gershwin Alone, streams this Sunday.

A new voice in the arts is empowering young artists and fighting for inclusivity by Sean McLoughlin

Be You Inc is an arts organisation whose mission is to empower theatre performers. You may know them from their

Queensland Theatre to reopen in November with the world premiere of THE HOLIDAYS by Sean McLoughlin

In news that will bring joy to the hearts of so many, Queensland Theatre will reopen the Bille Brown Theatre

Queensland Theatre to reopen in November with the world premiere of The Holidays by Arts Review

In news that will bring joy to the hearts of so many, Queensland Theatre will reopen the Bille Brown Theatre to audiences for the world premiere season of The Holidays by David Megarrity fro…

VIDEO: On This Day, September 9- GLEE Premieres on Fox with a Cast of Broadway Favorites!

The series starred Lea Michele as Rachel Berry, Jane Lynch as Sue Sylvester, Matthew Morrison as Will Schuester and Darren Criss as Blaine Anderson.

Managing Director, The Lab – Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service by Artsjournal

Working closely with the faculty Co-Founding Directors, the Managing Director will provide strategic direction and administrative management for the Laboratory for Global Performance and Pol…

Check Out Musical Sneak Peeks of Loch Ness and Walt and Roy September 9 by Dan Meyer

Jeremy Kushnier, Kaylin Hedges, Charity Farrell, and Payson Lewis perform in this week's New Works Series from New York Theatre Barn.

Decorate a Moulin Rouge!-Inspired Cake With Baking With Broadway September 9 by Dan Meyer

Food Network alums Jared Sullivan and Stephen Lowry host Playbill Social Selects’ latest offering.

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre Have You Seen? by Marc J. Franklin

Look back at the 10 most recent productions to play over 100 performances at the venue.